MrDennis Purchased a Machine for Use in His Business

question 8

Multiple Choice

Mr.Dennis purchased a machine for use in his business.Mr.Dennis' costs in connection with this purchase were as follows: What is the amount of Mr.Dennis' basis in the machine?

• A)$33,000
• B)$40,400
• C)$41,900
• D)$46,100

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Definitions:

Idle Capacity

Unused or underutilized resources within a business, often indicating inefficiency, where machinery, space, or labor is not being employed to full capacity.

Variable Overhead Cost

Costs that vary with the level of production output, such as supplies and utilities for manufacture.

Variable Costing

An accounting method that includes only variable production costs (direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead) in the cost of goods sold, excluding fixed overhead costs.

Absorption Costing

A cost accounting method that includes all manufacturing costs - direct materials, direct labor, and both variable and fixed overhead - as part of the cost of a finished product.